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A perfect example of a beautifully preserved Tuscan town, Lucca has artistic treasures of the first order. A popular destination for day visitors, it rewards those who stay a little longer with secrets which are slowly revealed. A four night stay provides the perfect amount of time to enjoy its charms such as the gourmet shops which line Il Fillungo in the heart of the city, as well as an opportunity to explore the beautiful hills which surround the city itself. An easy way to absorb the Lucchese spirit is to take a walk along the four kilometres of impeccably maintained pathways which have been created on top of the ramparts.
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A wonderfully welcoming 4 star hotel, located in a mediaeval square dating from 1540, at one end of via San Paolino. This is a great base from which to explore Lucca – The Duomo di San Martino, Piazza dell’Antifeatro, Piazza Napoleone, Piazza San Michele, the Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi and the train station are all within easy walking distance.
Charlie Hall has known Italy intimately since 1965 when his father set up the excellent John Hall Venice course for gap year students who wish to become enlightened by many aspects of Venetian and Italian culture.
He now runs the programme with his father and spends almost half of the year working in Italy. He has designed courses for the Christie's Education 'Collecting and Great Collections’ programmes and the Serpentine Gallery ‘Collectors Circle’ as well as for The Soho House group of members’ clubs. Charlie has now led many Italian tours for Kirker, to destinations including Rome, Florence and Venice, and has proved to be very popular with our clients.
Louisa first visited Venice briefly in 1995 on a gap year, only to fall deeply in love with the city’s art, culture and ambience. Graduating from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, she went on to take a Master’s in the History of Art, Venice and Rome, at the University of Warwick, partly held in La Serenissima.
In 2001 she moved permanently to Venice where she has worked in the art world ever since. She works in the Venice Biennale, as a freelance art translator, with art education programmes such as the John Hall Venice Course, and with the Querini Stampalia Museum and Gallery. She has never lost her love for her adoptive city.
By Mr & Mrs W, Surrey, 04 February 2019
We had a wonderful trip. The guide was brilliant and we all got on well together. We saw Lucca bathed in sunshine, which was a real bonus! Thank you very much.
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Charlie Hall has known Italy intimately since 1965 when his father set up the excellent John Hall Venice course for gap year students who wish to become enlightened by many aspects of Venetian and Italian culture.
He now runs the programme with his father and spends almost half of the year working in Italy. He has designed courses for the Christie's Education 'Collecting and Great Collections’ programmes and the Serpentine Gallery ‘Collectors Circle’ as well as for The Soho House group of members’ clubs. Charlie has now led many Italian tours for Kirker, to destinations including Rome, Florence and Venice, and has proved to be very popular with our clients.
We had a wonderful trip. The guide was brilliant and we all got on well together. We saw Lucca bathed in sunshine, which was a real bonus! Thank you very much.
Mr & Mrs W, SurreyOur expert reservations team regularly travel to a wide range of destinations to explore new cities, visit hotels and to research museums, galleries and restaurants so that we can offer the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.
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